01/10/2025
With TikTok potentially getting banned, it reminds me of a principle I’ve preached to my clients over and over again: Never put all your eggs in one basket.
Relying on just one platform—whether it’s TikTok, Instagram, or any other—is like building your house on rented land. If that platform disappears, so does your audience.
Right now, creators who ONLY post on TikTok are scrambling, wondering where to go, what to do, and how to secure their income or business.
This is why social media should be just the tip of the iceberg when building an audience. Diversification is key. Being present on multiple platforms allows you to reach new people, deepen connections with your existing audience, and build a more resilient online presence.
But here’s the thing: even diversifying across platforms isn’t enough. Social media platforms will always have their own rules and algorithms—you’re playing on borrowed time.
So, what’s the solution? Own your audience.
The best way to do that is to take the relationship beyond social media. And one of the most powerful ways to do that is by getting their email address (always with permission, of course).
An email list is like your safety net. It’s your direct line to your audience—one that can’t be taken away by an algorithm change or a platform ban. It’s the space where you can nurture relationships, share value, and build trust without distractions or competition for attention.
Getting a follower is great, but the real magic happens when you convert that follower into a subscriber, customer, or loyal fan—someone you can reach whenever you need to, no matter what happens to social media.
So, the question is: What are you doing today to make sure your audience isn’t just following you, but truly connected to you?